BEng Civil Engineering Year in Industry
About this course
BEng in Civil Engineering, focusing on the planning, design, and management of infrastructure systems. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Accounting, Environmental Analysis, Engineering Design, Communication & Writing, and Entrepreneurship. Students follow a shared first year before selecting pathway options in civil engineering, structural engineering with architecture, or environmental and civil engineering. The curriculum satisfies the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status under UK-SPEC guidelines.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB including Mathematics and at least one from Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Computer Science, Digital Technology, Environmental Technology, Geography, ICT (not Applied ICT), IT, Physics, Software Systems Development, Technology and Design or Double Award Life & Health Sciences. IB: 32 points overall, including 6,5,5 at Higher Level, including Mathematics and a Science subject (see list under A-level requirements)
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 34 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 88%
- Working and studying: 2%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 89%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 4%
- Sales occupations: 2%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 2%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Modules
- Surveying and Measurement 1
- Mathematics 1
- Solids and Structures 1
- Construction Materials
- Hydraulics 1
- Design and Communications 1
- Geotechnics 2
- Hydraulics 2
- Structural Mechanics
- Design and Communications 2
- Infrastructure Site Characterisation
- Architectural Space and Form
- Preparation for Civil Engineering Placement
- Project Management and Coding
- Civil Engineering Placement
- Architectural Technology 3(i)
- Design and Communications 3
- Project 3
- Architectural Design Studies 3
- Hydraulics 3
- Geotechnics 3
- Structures 3
- Civil Engineering in a Changing Environment
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Civil Engineering Year in Industry at Queen's University Belfast earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £33,500. The £30,000 median after fifteen months is £1,500 less than the UK median for Civil engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Civil Engineering Year in Industry at Queen's University Belfast do next?
92% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Civil Engineering Year in Industry at Queen's University Belfast?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Civil Engineering Year in Industry at Queen's University Belfast?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 147 UCAS points.
Is BEng Civil Engineering Year in Industry at Queen's University Belfast accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does BEng Civil Engineering Year in Industry at Queen's University Belfast include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Civil Engineering Year in Industry at Queen's University Belfast?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.